🐟 What fish can you catch in Somerset?

Most commonly caught species around Somerset , PA : Largemouth bass - 4,651 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,069 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,137 reported catches Bluegill - 867 reported catches Brown trout - 636 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Somerset fishing reports?

The latest Somerset , PA fishing reports are: @justinhawk reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Indian Creek Reservoir . @justinhawk reported a nice Yellow perch at Indian Creek Reservoir . @Wildmountainwoman reported a nice Bluegill at PA-656 Reservoir . @KitsuneKatches reported a nice Chain pickerel at Shawnee Lake . @KitsuneKatches reported a nice Largemouth bass at Shawnee Lake . .

Fishing in Somerset, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Somerset, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Somerset , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Raystown Branch Juniata River (PA) , Quemahoning Reservoir , Loyalhanna Creek , Lake Somerset , Laurel Hill Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Somerset?

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Somerset

Latest Somerset fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Indian Creek Reservoir

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Yellow perch

Indian Creek Reservoir

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Bluegill

PA-656 Reservoir

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Chain pickerel

Shawnee Lake

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Largemouth bass

Shawnee Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Casselman River (PA)

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Smallmouth bass

Casselman River (PA)

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Smallmouth bass

Laurel Hill Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Casselman River (PA)

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Rainbow trout

Laurel Hill Creek

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Fishing regulations in Somerset

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Pennsylvania can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

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Open

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15"

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Statewide regulations are shown. During the closed season, no harvest of bass; you must immediately release any bass you catch.

Jan 1 - Apr 12: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass
Apr 13 - Jun 7: no harvest of bass; catch and immediate release only
Jun 8 - Sept 30: minimum size = 12-inches; daily limit = 6 bass
Oct 1 - Dec 31: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass

To see additional site-specific trout regulations, you must see Pennsylvania Bass Fishing Regulations.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°00′18″N 79°04′40.1″W

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FAQ about Somerset fishing

Anglers in Somerset, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Raystown Branch Juniata River (PA), Quemahoning Reservoir, Loyalhanna Creek, Lake Somerset, and Laurel Hill Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Somerset, PA:

Largemouth bass - 4,651 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,069 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,137 reported catches
Bluegill - 867 reported catches
Brown trout - 636 reported catches

The latest Somerset, PA fishing reports are:

@justinhawk reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Indian Creek Reservoir.
@justinhawk reported a nice Yellow perch at Indian Creek Reservoir.
@Wildmountainwoman reported a nice Bluegill at PA-656 Reservoir.
@KitsuneKatches reported a nice Chain pickerel at Shawnee Lake.
@KitsuneKatches reported a nice Largemouth bass at Shawnee Lake.

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